Ingredients:

  • Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
  • Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
  • Pure Maple Syrup
  • Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Dark Chocolate Chips
  • large egg
  • Baking Soda
  • Fine Sea Salt
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions:

  1. Preheat and Line. Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prep your 8x8 pan with parchment paper. Note: This ensures the bars don't stick to the bottom.
  2. Emulsify the Wet. Whisk the peanut butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla in a glass bowl. Whisk 2 mins until the mixture looks like glossy caramel.
  3. Add the Leavening. Stir in the baking soda and fine sea salt directly into the wet mix. Note: Distributing these now prevents salty clumps later.
  4. Fold the Oats. Dump in the 2 cups of rolled oats and use your spatula to fold them in. Fold until every single oat flake looks wet and dark.
  5. Add the Chocolate. Mix in about 3/4 of your dark chocolate chips. Note: Saving some for the top makes the bars look much more appetizing.
  6. Press the Batter. Transfer the thick mix to the pan and press it down firmly. Press into the corners until the surface is completely flat.
  7. Add the Toppings. Sprinkle the remaining chips and that pinch of flaky sea salt over the top.
  8. Bake the Bars. Slide the pan into the oven for 20 minutes. Bake until the edges are golden brown and the top looks matte.
  9. The Cooling Test. Remove from the oven and let it sit in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Note: The bars are still cooking internally during this time.
  10. Lift and Slice. Use the parchment sling to lift the bars onto a cutting board and slice into 12 even rectangles. > Chef's Note: If your peanut butter is very cold from the fridge, microwave it for 15 seconds before mixing. It needs to be drippy to emulsify properly with the syrup. High-Protein Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter (40g Protein Meal Prep Breakfast) - Meal Prep — Master High-Protein Overnight Oats with Peanut Butter (40g Protein Meal Prep ...M and M Chocolate Chip Cookies: Soft & Tender — Master the M and M Chocolate Chip Cookie with our classic recipe featuring an...Healthy Dessert with Dark Chocolate No Bake in 2 Hours 20 Mins — Discover an easy Healthy Dessert with Dark Chocolate, featuring a velvety gan... $img_2$